by Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–MAY 1, 2026–Trainer Matt Whitekiller and jockey Cody Smith enjoyed a big Friday at Remington Park, earning a hat trick together.

Smith, the all-time winningest jockey in Paint racing, got a leg up in races four, six and eight from Whitekiller and they won with Flyindwntheturnpike (Paint), Uncle Wisdom (QH), and Im That Lucky Penny (QH).

Flyindwntheturnpike went off at 8-5 and paid $5.40 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 30, 2026–At the request of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, the OQHRA shared important information today for trainers/owners impacted by the Protective Order, entered by the Stewards on April 22, 2026. To help guide you through the removal process, please follow the steps outlined below:

Trainers are asked to complete Section A of the Checklist and Application, and submit the following items: treatment records from the past 90 days, pharmacy and prescription compounding records (including invoices and shipping records), barn treatment sheets, medication inventories, veterinarian communications, and work records. If there have been any prior distress episodes, please provide related videos (if available), notes, treatment, recovery, and follow-up records. Independent or personal ...

DALLAS, TX—APRIL 29, 2026— StallioneSearch.com has released Episode 59 of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, the episode features an in-depth conversation with deceased trainer Larry Sharp and jockey John Ward, who famously fell short of capturing the Triple Crown with Tinys Gay in 1974.

Co-hosts Greg Thompson and Bailey ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 30, 2026–Sam Houston Race Park will host live Quarter Horse racing Thursday through Saturday, building toward a major Kentucky Derby Day celebration on Saturday, May 2. Live racing begins at 10:30 a.m., with gates, concessions, and infield access opening at 9:30 a.m.

The centerpiece is Derby Fest 2026, an all-inclusive VIP experience in the infield featuring a large air-conditioned lounge, multiple big-screen viewing options, premium food, and an open bar serving beer, wine, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALEXANDRIA, LA–APRIL 27, 2026–The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association announced its 2026 Board of Directors and Officers during the Annual Awards Banquet and General Membership Meeting held April 18, 2026, at Evangeline Downs with three new members elected to three-year terms.

Donald Aymond (Central District), Jerry L. Deville Jr. (Southeast District), and Gyth Rigdon (Southwest District) join the board, each bringing different areas of experience to the association.

Aymond has ...

By StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 27, 2026– Another strong weekend of live Quarter Horse racing and fan-driven entertainment played out at Sam Houston Race Park. Thursday opened with a nine-race program under clear April skies. Winds picked up at times, but the surface remained fast, giving horsemen a fair track from start to ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ASHLAND, KY–APRIL 26, 2026–Sandy’s Racing and Gaming in Ashland, Kentucky, is preparing to host its first Quarter Horse meet in mid-August, with construction crews working to complete new barns, paddocks, seating and fan amenities ahead of opening weekend.

The new Sandy Ridge Quarter Horse Racetrack in Boyd County will be Kentucky’s only racetrack dedicated exclusively to Quarter Horse racing.

The gates are scheduled to open August 19-21. Additional race dates include August ...

By StallioneSearch

PHOENIX, AZ–APRIL 25, 2026–Executive Director Loretta Brasher, a longtime leader and steady presence in Arizona Quarter Horse racing, will step away from her role in May 2026, closing out a tenure that has quietly shaped the state’s racing program for decades.

A fixture within the Arizona Quarter Horse Racing Association for decades, Brasher has served as the link between horsemen, racetracks, and regulators, helping keep the state’s racing program on steady ground.

Her work has largely taken place behind the scenes, centered on communication, organization, ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 26, 2026–A district court judge has stepped into a widening dispute between horsemen and regulators in Oklahoma, issuing a temporary restraining order that allows trainer Jed Vane and owner Matt Dunn to resume entering horses at Remington Park.

The decision challenges an Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission emergency order that had placed dozens of horses from multiple barns on the stewards’ list, effectively halting operations.

The legal fight extends beyond Vane. Trainers Leonardo Alcala and Josue Garcia have also ...

By StallioneSearch.com

DALLAS, TX—APRIL 22, 2026— StallioneSearch.com has released Episode 58 of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, featuring an in-depth conversation with two-time All American Futurity-winning trainer James McArthur.

Co-hosts Greg Thompson ...

By Martha Claussen

VINTON, LOUISIANA–APRIL 22, 2026–David Bustamante was honored as Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) Trainer of the Year at the annual Award Banquet on Saturday, April 18. Surrounded by a group of 20 friends, family, and owners for his first major honor, it was a proud moment for the hard-working horseman who has definitely paid his dues in this very challenging industry.

Perhaps it was even more meaningful as he reflected on his path from Texas to ...

By Don Stevens

VINTON, LA–APRIL 22, 2026–Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will open its 2026 American Quarter Horse season on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25. After opening weekend, the 46-day meeting will feature live racing each Wednesday through Saturday until June 20. Beginning on June 25, the schedule will go to a Thursday through Saturday format until closing night. First post time is at 6:15 pm.

Fans who attend the track on opening night will be treated to the $50,000 Miss Polly Classic Stakes (G3) and the ...

By Amanda English

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 22, 2026–The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission announced today that the Board of Stewards has issued an Emergency Protective Order after reviewing evidence, reports, video recordings, veterinary opinions, and other information concerning horses that appeared in extreme distress after racing.

As an immediate protective measure, 171 horses connected to the matter have been placed on the State Stewards’ List and are ineligible to enter or compete until they satisfy the requirements of the Order and are cleared through further written action by the Stewards. Under the Order, affected horses are subject to testing, veterinary examination, record production, and individualized regulatory review before they may be considered for removal from that status.

The Emergency Protective Order states that the Stewards found an abnormal and materially elevated pattern of severe post-race distress among ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 22, 2026–Sam Houston Race Park returns to racing this weekend with a full slate of Quarter Horse action on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., with first post set for 6:30 p.m. each night.

Thursday’s nine-race card is built around short-distance sprints, featuring a mix of maiden races, claimers, and allowance company. Friday continues with the track’s popular College Night promotion, offering free admission to fans wearing college ...

ALBERTA, CAN–APRIL 22, 2026–Horse Racing Alberta will bring the province’s racing industry into focus at Horse Expo Canada, using one of the country’s largest equine gatherings to highlight both opportunity and responsibility within the sport.

Set for April 24-26 at Westerner Park in Red Deer, the expo draws more than 20,000 attendees annually. Horse Racing Alberta will anchor its presence with two panel discussions aimed at educating a broader equestrian audience—one centered on ...

By StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — April 18, 2026 — StallioneSearch.com wraps up its 2026 webcast coverage of American Quarter Horse racing with a spotlight on Futurity and Derby (RG1) weekend at Remington Park—one of the premier stops on the spring racing calendar.

In this episode, viewers get full coverage of the Remington Park Oaks (RG3), featuring race highlights and a post-race interview with trainer Stacey Capps, whose filly Amarillas delivered a ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 19, 2026–StallioneSearch.com 2026 presents the webcast coverage of Remington Park Futurity and Derby (RG1) weekend in Oklahoma City, highlighting one of the premier events on the spring racing calendar.

In this episode, StallioneSearch.com brings viewers comprehensive coverage of the 2026 $217,910 Remington Park Derby (RG1), featuring race highlights and a post-race interview with jockey Francisco Calderon, who guided West Texas Royalty to an impressive victory against a competitive field.

Bred and owned by ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 19, 2026–

StallioneSearch.com kicks off its webcast coverage of American Quarter Horse racing with Remington Park Futurity (RG1) weekend at Remington Park in Oklahoma City.

In this episode, StallioneSearch.com captures the action from the 2026 $971,955 Remington Park Futurity (RG1), including a post-race interview with jockey Juan Pulido, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX–APRIL 18, 2026–Sam Houston Race Park opened its 2026 Quarter Horse meet with a strong two-night showing, posting significant gains in both on-track and off-track handle while launching the inaugural Texas Breeders Futurity trials.

The 2026 Quarter Horse meet opened Thursday night with a nine-race program, marking the return of live racing ...

By StallioneSearch

TEXAS–APRIL 18, 2026– A unified coalition representing all breeds and disciplines across Texas is calling on horse owners, breeders, trainers, and industry supporters to take action in support of continued growth and sustainability within the state’s horse economy.

At the center of the effort is the Horse Industry Escrow Account (HIEA), a funding mechanism that reinvests dollars spent within the horse industry back into Texas agriculture. Since its implementation through House Bill 2463, the program has played a key role in reversing industry decline, helping drive larger field sizes, increased purses, and renewed participation across racing and ...

By Martha Claussen

ALEXANDRIA, LA–APRIL 15, 2026––Last month, the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) announced that Misty Coats has been named executive director of the state-bred association.

Coats is the first female executive director of LQHBA and its 1,700 members. She served as assistant executive director for the past two years working with Bruce Salard, who began his tenure in 2019. Well-liked by the Louisiana Quarter Horse community, Coats has a very busy year ahead but looks forward to leading ...

By StallioneSearch

DALLAS, TX–APRIL 15, 2026– StallioneSearch.com has released the newest episode of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, offering a comprehensive preview of an exciting weekend of stakes races at Remington Park.

In Episode 57, hosts Greg Thompson and Bailey Ivey are joined by an accomplished panel of industry professionals, including trainers: Jed Vane, Tammy Johnson, Ed Hardy, Dee Keener, All American Futurity-winning trainer Clint Crawford, and AQHA champion ...